PASSPORTS OF NRIS REVOKED OVER MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES

After lookout circulars (LoCs) were issued by the Integrated Nodal Agency (INA) -- an inter-ministerial body dealing with matrimonial disputes of non-resident Indians (NRIs), the Ministry of External Affairs has revoked the passports of five NRIs out of six cases, reports NDTV.

On May 15, the INA had issued a LoC against an NRI over marriage disputes and recommended revocation of his passport, as per the provisions of the Passport Act.